Factors to Consider in Evaluating a Job Offer

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Many career professionals suggest that after the interview you review what you learned about the position and the company.

The Position

Why is it available?
How long has it been open?
What happened to the previous employee?
What would your specific responsibilities be?
Are the goals set for the position realistic and attainable?
Can you successfully perform the responsibilities of the position?
What is your growth potential in this position?
Can this position provide bridges to future opportunities?

The Company

Is the company growing or downsizing?
Is the company a result of an acquisition or a planned expansion?
Has this growth affected its profitability? How will it affect you and your position?
What is the growth potential of the company’s products and/or markets?
What is the company’s market share?
Who are its competitors?
What is the tenure of its management?
Does the management team consist of new hires or people promoted from within?
Does the company have a high retention rate of employees, or do they have a problem with attrition?

Your Potential Supervisor

How long has he/she been in this position?
To whom does he/she report?
What was his/her previous work experience?
How does this relate to his/her background?
What is his/her growth potential?
Do you think you can work well with this person?

The Career Center suggests you also evaluate the following:

How does the position fit into your long- and short-term career goals?
Do the daily work activities appeal to you?
Are your salary and benefit requirements satisfied?
Is there opportunity for advancement?
Will you be developing new skills and expanding your experience?
Are the demands of the job compatible with your lifestyle?
Can you manage the stress associated with changing jobs/relocating?
Are the values of the organization compatible with your own?
Is this employment opportunity a mutually beneficial relationship?

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determined57

11 months ago

2 comments

i strongly support doing research on the company your interested in.
I can honestly say I have walked into jobs that looked promising at the interview.
I'd find out later about the pre-existing hornets nest. And listen to your gut feelings.
We are not exempt from mistakes.
Etiler

about 1 year ago

28 comments

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inchirieri_auto

over 1 year ago

2 comments

I think that conditions vary from one company to another, and generalizations are difficult. I think every job and every company has its specificity. Each case must be studied carefully.
inchirieriauto

over 2 years ago

2 comments

all this factors are great but for some more details are needed. Like evaluation steps, how to identify a correct value per hour for your niche (in terms of net sallary) and so on.
AustinTherapist2010

over 2 years ago

2 comments

Great Article. This is so helpful to those who are looking for a job. At least know the background of the job before you apply for it. Cause you might end up in trouble.

Thanks.
Frank_Ball

over 2 years ago

19756 comments

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lucypacius

about 3 years ago

2 comments

This wasn't really an article. More of just a list of questions to consider.
jillybean

about 3 years ago

2 comments

You are so right Samieo. I have been working with a company for over a year now, and they treat their employees terribly. They think that we are to be running, literally, all over this place to get our jobs done and then some. It is terrible.
Samieo

about 3 years ago

2 comments

Another to consider is how the employer is treating the employee or applicant. There are employers out there that expect so much for so little pay. Also, they do not even train the person or warn the person.
jessekaufmann

about 3 years ago

6 comments

nice!
willmerrill

about 3 years ago

30 comments

Yea, the economy isn't what's up right now, and most companies aren't paying relocation fees for entry-level positions. Although considering these factors are great for starting your career, sometimes our desperation and fatigue (from job searching) makes us apprehensive to pass up any job offer. However, this is great advice and I will consider this.
DavidChou

about 3 years ago

362 comments

realty should be considered. ideally, you should map out your career path.
Ebnymyesha

over 3 years ago

4 comments

I agree with some of you here. The fall term is coming up and I can't afford to be jobless. This has made me extremely desperate.
CDNowak

over 3 years ago

66 comments

Circumstances can often force us to take jobs we wouldn't otherwise, however, if you know ahead that it is a job and not a part of your career plan, take it and keep looking.
lacarter23

over 3 years ago

2 comments

i agree its great to have that kinda of information to go pn too becuase it helps u learn about tjhe experiance ur getting in too